Guidebook for Alcantara
Drinks & Nightlife
A neighboor told me that this one is the best one in this area. But I don't go to nightclub, so.... Just for reference, please let me know how it is:)
28 locals recommend
Radio Hotel
26 R. Cozinha EconómicaA neighboor told me that this one is the best one in this area. But I don't go to nightclub, so.... Just for reference, please let me know how it is:)
Bosq
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaSightseeing
Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings. Beautiful monastery and church that even with all the tourists, you can feel peace and taste the time of old days. A little remark of ticket: The church is free to visit and the always with long queues. The monastery is only free for Portuguese nationals with an ID card. You get entrance ticket from the ticket machine of the museum next-door!
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings. Beautiful monastery and church that even with all the tourists, you can feel peace and taste the time of old days. A little remark of ticket: The church is free to visit and the always with long queues. The monastery is only free for Portuguese nationals with an ID card. You get entrance ticket from the ticket machine of the museum next-door!
This is the Palace of president, with a presidential museum filled with artifacts exchange in diplomatic visits, paintings from all the country's Presidents, and other items related with the republic. It's a good place to bring your children for some history adventure. There is also a lovely garden in it, not so big, but stylish and well maintained.
42 locals recommend
Belém Palace
Praça Afonso de AlbuquerqueThis is the Palace of president, with a presidential museum filled with artifacts exchange in diplomatic visits, paintings from all the country's Presidents, and other items related with the republic. It's a good place to bring your children for some history adventure. There is also a lovely garden in it, not so big, but stylish and well maintained.
Next to the famous Belem Tower, and modern-looking memorial. This huge contrast in unique theme (memory for the courage and bravery) would give you a unique experience. It lays in a small layer of water which shines lovely in the sun and it's a memorial where we engrave the martyr's name on the surrounding walls.
Monument to the Overseas Combatants
Next to the famous Belem Tower, and modern-looking memorial. This huge contrast in unique theme (memory for the courage and bravery) would give you a unique experience. It lays in a small layer of water which shines lovely in the sun and it's a memorial where we engrave the martyr's name on the surrounding walls.
The Belem Tower is Lisbon’s most famous landmark, standing in the middle of the Tagus River. It was constructed between 1514-1520 as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon’s harbor and protect the city. Its a 16th century tower which serves as a monument to Portugal’s age of discovery on both land and sea. There is a big park near it and it's good for rest, reading, exercise and walk.
866 locals recommend
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaThe Belem Tower is Lisbon’s most famous landmark, standing in the middle of the Tagus River. It was constructed between 1514-1520 as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon’s harbor and protect the city. Its a 16th century tower which serves as a monument to Portugal’s age of discovery on both land and sea. There is a big park near it and it's good for rest, reading, exercise and walk.
A small treasure right up on the hill. You can see it from the windows of our apartment. It has a fantastic view to the river and the bridge and a good place to have small meeting in a sunny afternoon. It's also a good place to see the sunrise in a good weather:)
7 locals recommend
Miradouro de Santo Amaro
13 R. Academia Recreativa de Santo AmaroA small treasure right up on the hill. You can see it from the windows of our apartment. It has a fantastic view to the river and the bridge and a good place to have small meeting in a sunny afternoon. It's also a good place to see the sunrise in a good weather:)
Parks & Nature
It's a great garden where the monastery sits. You can walk through with many amazing sites and big attractions right around it! Great place to walk with your child and family. There are a lot of benches, nice playground for kids and huge green field are free to use.
33 locals recommend
Jardim de Belém
It's a great garden where the monastery sits. You can walk through with many amazing sites and big attractions right around it! Great place to walk with your child and family. There are a lot of benches, nice playground for kids and huge green field are free to use.
Beautiful park which is local and not so popular to the tourists. I would say, it's a hidden gem, with many historical buildings behind the palace, seems this was the garden of the queen part of the palace building It is very quiet, and you can see an area with a huge cactus garden. Good for a walk and a family picnic in good weather.
110 locals recommend
Park of Necessidades
Calçada NecessidadesBeautiful park which is local and not so popular to the tourists. I would say, it's a hidden gem, with many historical buildings behind the palace, seems this was the garden of the queen part of the palace building It is very quiet, and you can see an area with a huge cactus garden. Good for a walk and a family picnic in good weather.
Arts & Culture
Amazing place to visit! Much history from the discovery age up to nowadays! There are not so many technique stuff and it's actually smaller than I thought it should be. But still, it's a really cool place! to visit You can see when and how Portuguese bravely find out big world and new world! Tips: The museum has two part, with the other part on the other side of the garden, with a nice collection of real Royal boat in the old days.
94 locals recommend
Museu de Marinha
Praça do ImpérioAmazing place to visit! Much history from the discovery age up to nowadays! There are not so many technique stuff and it's actually smaller than I thought it should be. But still, it's a really cool place! to visit You can see when and how Portuguese bravely find out big world and new world! Tips: The museum has two part, with the other part on the other side of the garden, with a nice collection of real Royal boat in the old days.
Beautiful architecture's building. Open 7 days per week, you can always find art exhibitions and from time to time many concerts and play. The tickets are not very pricey. If you arrive half and hour before the show, sometimes you can get a 50% off sale:) There is a terrace facing the river, and a great restaurant at the 4th floor. In short, it's a beautiful place and amazing to spend a afternoon or an evening there.
534 locals recommend
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioBeautiful architecture's building. Open 7 days per week, you can always find art exhibitions and from time to time many concerts and play. The tickets are not very pricey. If you arrive half and hour before the show, sometimes you can get a 50% off sale:) There is a terrace facing the river, and a great restaurant at the 4th floor. In short, it's a beautiful place and amazing to spend a afternoon or an evening there.
This is the National Academy of Orchestra, few minutes away. I know this place because of Matilde, who come to play cello and a very nice guest of us.
Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa / Academia Nacional Superior de Orquestra / Conservatório de Música Metropolitana
36 R. Manuel Maria VianaThis is the National Academy of Orchestra, few minutes away. I know this place because of Matilde, who come to play cello and a very nice guest of us.
Nice center, great for exhibitions and conferences. 5 minutse walk distance and a good spot to meet people. Good link with the bus. There is plenty of room inside and very high ceilings.
23 locals recommend
Lisboa Congress Center
1 Praça das IndústriasNice center, great for exhibitions and conferences. 5 minutse walk distance and a good spot to meet people. Good link with the bus. There is plenty of room inside and very high ceilings.
Essentials
There are two little stores just around the corner. Where you can find milk, water, wine, fruit and vegetables for you visit.
Papelaria Káká
170A Calçada da TapadaThere are two little stores just around the corner. Where you can find milk, water, wine, fruit and vegetables for you visit.
In 10 minutes walk, you will have Lidl where you can get everything in a cheap price
18 locals recommend
Lidl Lisboa - R. Leão de Oliveira
19 R. Leão de OliveiraIn 10 minutes walk, you will have Lidl where you can get everything in a cheap price
Cássefazem Cássepagam
17A Rua São Salvador da BaíaYou can print your boarding pass here in this shop.
Nela Cabeleireiros Alcantara
N°121 R. Luís de CamõesA place to get styled without sour legs or flat wallet.
We hope you have a good time with super fitness, but in case of any need. Here is a Pharmacy you will find handy.
Farmácia Correia de Azevedo
42B R. Luís de CamõesWe hope you have a good time with super fitness, but in case of any need. Here is a Pharmacy you will find handy.
The place for Landry with self-help service. Please prepare some coins for the service.
6 locals recommend
R. Luís de Camões 26
26 Rua Luís de CamõesThe place for Landry with self-help service. Please prepare some coins for the service.
Getting Around
This is the train station of Belem. It's next to the Nation Palace and Garden of Belem, but be aware that it's a bit far from the Iconic Belem Tower.
14 locals recommend
Belem River Station
Avenida BrasíliaThis is the train station of Belem. It's next to the Nation Palace and Garden of Belem, but be aware that it's a bit far from the Iconic Belem Tower.
The Bus station where tram and bus which connect city center and Belem stops.
8 locals recommend
Estação Sto. Amaro
The Bus station where tram and bus which connect city center and Belem stops.
Train Station that would take you to Cascais, Belem and the city center(Cais do Sodré Station, next to the Public Square).
40 locals recommend
Alcantara-Mar station
Train Station that would take you to Cascais, Belem and the city center(Cais do Sodré Station, next to the Public Square).